International Journal of Aquaculture, 2024, Vol.14, No.1, 20-28 http://www.aquapublisher.com/index.php/ija 20 Research Article Open Access Sustainable Oceans: Experiences and Lessons Learned from Implementing Effective Fisheries Management Strategies Min Xia , Rudi Mai Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, South China Sea Biological Research Center, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China Corresponding author: 2984078657@qq.com International Journal of Aquaculture, 2024, Vol.14, No.1 doi: 10.5376/ija.2024.14.0003 Received: 15 Nov., 2023 Accepted: 19 Dec., 2023 Published: 31 Jan., 2024 Copyright © 2024 Xia and Mai, This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Xia M., and Mai R.D., 2024, Sustainable oceans: experiences and lessons learned from implementing effective fisheries management strategies, International Journal of Aquaculture, 14(1): 20-28 (doi: 10.5376/ija.2024.14.0003) Abstract Fisheries have always been an important means for humans to obtain food and other resources, and an important component of coastal community culture and traditions. Effective fishery management strategies can not only ensure the sustainable development of fishery resources, but also promote the prosperity of coastal economy and social stability. This study analyzes the current situation of global fisheries management and reveals its success factors through cross-border cooperation cases. This study focuses on the technological support of fishery management strategies, introduces methods and technologies for achieving sustainable management of fishery resources, and delves into the impact of socio-economic factors on fishery management. This study comprehensively explores the importance of sustainable fisheries management and the challenges and opportunities of implementing effective management strategies. It summarizes experiences and lessons learned, aiming to provide theoretical and policy support for promoting the scientific, standardized, and sustainable development of fisheries management. Keywords Sustainable oceans; Fisheries management; International cooperation; Technology; Social economy Global fisheries are an important component of human social development, providing abundant food resources, economic income, and employment opportunities for various parts of the world. Fisheries is not only the development and utilization of marine resources, but also an important embodiment of human civilization and way of life. The development of global fisheries has a long history, and fishermen have diverse lifestyles and work styles, ranging from traditional fishing to modern aquaculture, covering a variety of ecological environments such as oceans, inland waters, and freshwater lakes. With the increasing demand for food and the development of technology, global fisheries are gradually showing a trend of diversification and scaling. Fishery activities include multiple links such as fishing, aquaculture, processing, and sales, involving various industrial chains such as fishing vessels, fishing equipment, processing plants, and sales markets. The types and scales of fishery resources vary in different countries and regions. Some countries use fisheries as their main economic pillar, while others are important participants in fishery activities. Implementing effective fisheries management strategies is of great significance and far-reaching impact in maintaining the sustainable utilization of fishery resources, protecting the marine ecological environment, and maintaining the livelihoods of fishermen. Effective fisheries management can alleviate the problems of overfishing and resource depletion. Through scientific monitoring and management, fishing volume and intensity can be controlled, avoiding excessive exploitation and depletion of fishery resources, and ensuring the survival and reproduction of marine organisms (Canales et al., 2024). Good fishery management can also promote the stability of fishery production and the growth of fishermen's income. Through reasonable planning and management of fishery activities, the continuity and predictability of fishery production can be guaranteed, the income and employment opportunities of fishermen can be increased, and the economic development and social stability of coastal areas can be promoted. Effective fisheries management can also protect the marine ecological environment, maintain marine biodiversity, and promote the healthy development of marine ecosystems (He and Chen, 2016).
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